Making friends, student clubs and more | First Year To First Call Ep 2

In this episode, students share their personal experiences of finding their place in medical school, building friendships, getting involved in student clubs, and balancing social life with academic demands. From orientation and RAG & Flag to the NUS Medical Society, NUS Medicine and Nursing Club, as well as interest groups, discover the opportunities, communities, and experiences that shape student life at NUS Medicine. Featured speakers: Dr Kristy Fu, Office For Students at NUS Medicine Lester Tey, Year 5 Abiana Pharamond, Year 2 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Coming into NUS Medicine (Orientation programmes) 06:01 - Making friends (House system; Clinical Groups) 10:59 - Making friends beyond medical school (Campus life; Interest groups) 17:16 - Interest groups 23:41 - NUS Medical Society 25:56 - Trying new things 28:16 - Medical Humanities Collective (MedHums) 30:31 - MedSoc projects and electives 34:18 - Managing studies and other commitments 43:33 - Hangout spots (House rooms; Food; Runs) 48:25 - Interest groups and student clubs (CIPs; Communities) 56:10 - Advice for incoming students 58:32 - Summary and outro